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Frugal February Fun
Do you have an empty wallet and cabin fever? Try these ideas for low-cost winter fun!

8 Wonderful Gifts That Don't Cost A Cent
Is holiday shopping hurting your wallet? Remember, it's the thought that counts. Check out our top 8 meaningful and FREE gift ideas.

Healthy Hints for Better Hair
Learn when's the best day to cut your hair. Did you know there is a certain time in the month that's better for cutting your hair? Find out why and what days are best this month.

Make Your Own Cooking Mixes
Save Time and Money Like the convenience of store-bought cookie, cake, brownie and other mixes, but don't like the cost? Here's a solution.

12 Simple Tips to Sell Your Home in a Slow Market
Try these low-cost tips to make your house a place buyers will want to call home.

From the Garden to the Grill
Tasty veggie ideas for your next backyard barbecue.

Canned vs. Fresh Pumpkin: Big Cost Savings
By preparing fresh pumpkin, you'll get plenty of pumpkin for your pumpkin recipes and dollars in your pocket.

Once a month Household Chores
Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to keep your house cleaner? Here are some ideas that can help.

5 Secrets to Spice Up Your Gardens
Want to try something new in the garden this year? Check out these ideas that will add a little pizazz to your gardens.

The Powers of Vinegar
Running out of household ideas that are simple and inexpensive to do? Try opening your closet and digging out that bottle of vinegar.

Wait! Save that milk carton for my garden!
Recyclable gardening ideas. Don't throw it away! Reuse it for your garden! Check out these new uses for old things.

5 Fun Cures for Spring Fever
Is the ideas of warm weather making you anxious to get outdoors? Check out some fun ways to enjoy spring, even if you still have snow outside.

Favorite Fall Flowers
Don't let the end of summer stop your gardening. Get ideas on what to plant now as fall gets closer and closer.

Ten Secrets to Simplifying your Life
Relaxing breakfasts with the family, taking a nature walk, remember a time when life was less stressful? Allow the Farmers' Almanac to remind you of life's simple pleasures and how to slow down and enjoy them more. Ideas, tips and more.

Game Day: Top 10 Picks For Healthy Snacking
Want ideas for healthy, low-calorie snacks for the game? Look no further.

10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Looking for great ideas for St. Patrick's Day? Try these fun ways to spend the day!

Top Feel Good Gifts For Mom
Make her, the earth, and you feel good. The secret to a great Mother's Day Gift is giving from the heart. Check out our earth-friendly, thoughtful ideas here.

Decorating the Christmas Tree
Decorating the Christmas tree can be traced back to the 7th century. A wide variety of decorations, including tinsel made with real silver, have been used over the centuries. Here are a few ideas for making your tree special.

Kindling a Fire
Need ideas for kindling a fire?

11 Smart Ways to Make Your Money Last Longer
The cost of living is rising! Here are some of our favorite cost-cutting, penny-pinching tips from past editions of the Farmers’ Almanac:

Don't get the Wedding Woes
Planning any major event is stressful. Planning a wedding is even more stressful. Planning your own wedding...well, a bit more on top of that.

Saving on Prescription Drugs
Many Americans struggle with the high price of prescription medicine.

Hybrid Vehicles
Before you make your next car purchase, check out a hybrid. There are many benefits, including a tax credit from Uncle Sam.


Simple Pleasures for the Whole Family
Take time this winter to slow down and enjoy some down time! Here are some simple pleasures all of you can enjoy.

4 Ways to Make Winter More Fun
Cabin fever taking over your home? Check out out top 4 ways to make winter more fun.

5 Easy Ways to Add Some SPRING to Your February
Spring fever taking over? Here are five easy ways to help make spring seem a little closer.

Go GREEN when you Clean
Tired of the toxic and expensive house cleaning supplies? Check out a few of our favorite home-made, greener choices.

Easy Ways to Compost
Don't throw it away! Compost it! It's better for the environment and for your gardens.

Favorite Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
Don't let the rain outside get you down! Check out the Farmers' Almanac's list of 10 ways to enjoy April.

Top Five Foods For Picnics and Cookouts
(And Some Tasty Recipes!) Cook up some fantastic foods this Memorial Day. Check out our favorites here.

Grilling Veggies
Tips and ways to use your grill. Bring life to fresh vegetables this summer by grilling them. Learn how here.

11 Smart Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cold Winter
Save money and energy. A little preparing now goes a long way in the future. Check out our useful ways to prepare for winter.

Celebrating Easter Nature's Way
Making natural dye colors out of fruits, vegetables, and other everyday items you can find in your home or garden is both easy and fun.

Reduce Your Waste for Earth Day
Turn Trash into Treasure Simple ways to reuse common items, and make less trash.

5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.

New or Used Cars?
When it comes to sticking to your budget, it's tough to beat the value of a good, used car. As with any purchase, the more you know the better your experience will be.

5 Ways to Landscape without Going Broke
Tricks and tips on ways to cut costs but enjoy your yard more.

Easy Yet Important Ways to Save Money
From the Farmers’ Almanac Check out some of our timely tips on ways to cut costs.

Grow Your Own Bouquets
Learn how to grow your own flowers for beautiful bouquets.

Top 10 reasons to cut your own tree
Want to gather the family and cut down your own tree?

Make Kindness a Priority.
This has become a world full of rudeness. Join the Farmers' Almanac in celebrating the gift of kindness.

A Great GREEN Idea Could Get You Some GREEN
Learn more about the Best "Greenified" Business Idea Contest and how you can enter.

Frozen Peas to the Rescue
Here is an easy way to make an ice pack in a hurry with ingredients from the cabinet or freezer.

Easy Ways to Preserve our Earth
We can all do something to help preserve our earth. It doesn't have to be difficult.

The Katrina Cottage: Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about this innovative solution to the Gulf Region's housing crisis in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Where to Hit the Slopes in 2007 and 2008
Where will the best snow be? Will it be a good skiing year? Farmers' Almanac offers its take on where to hit the slopes this upcoming winter.

Useful and Timely Tips from the Farmers' Almanac
Did you know that apples will turn lettuce brown? Or what to do if the plastic wrap you use is clinging to itself? Find the answers and more here.

What is Copernicus Famous For?
A favorite pastime catapulted this Renaissance Man to astronomical fame.

Best Greenified Business Idea Winner
Personal Training Company Turns Water Into Green Winnings Check out how this company eliminated water bottles, recycles water, and wins the Best Greenified™ Idea Contest.

Putting plastic snakes to work
A few good uses for plastic snakes that may have not crossed your mind. Read More

Just Add a Pinch of Salt: Recipes for a Cleaner Home
Recipes for a Cleaner Home We all know salt as a seasoning, but did you know it can help you around the house too?

Stress Reducing Tips
To keep the holidays happier. Holidays can be busy and stressful enough. Here are some tips for relaxing and enjoying the holidays without overextending ourselves.

In Like a Lion out Like A Lamb?
Is this saying true? Is there a balancing out of good vs. bad weather in a month?

Buy New and Save Money!
Energy efficient appliances are now easy to find, and they can save you money.

No lie George, here’s a good cherry pie!
Cherries are almost as popular as our first president. But are they nutritious? Do they really help lower cholesterol?

Decorations from Nature
Tips on ways to bring the garden to your next party. Fun ways to make your next outdoor gathering more festive.

Quill Pens Scribed American History
The quill pen scripted major turning points in American history, including the Mayflower Compact. Learn More.

Don't Throw Out the Egg Carton
It Can Be Recycled For Many Household Uses Egg cartons make it easy to sort, organize and house screws and bolts. They have many other uses too.

Apple Cider Season
Autumn is the time for sipping cider. Learn more about this seasonal favorite and how it can be used for cooking.

Persimmon Seeds Widen the Lead: Cold Winter Predicted to Win
The race is on! Which will it be - a cold or mild winter?

Decorate for Winter
Instead of decorating for the holidays, try decorating for the winter season.

If You are Missing an Ingredient
Emergency Kitchen Substitutions It never seems to fail. You are preparing a special family dinner and you forgot to pick up a necessary ingredient. Don't fret. There are ways around it.

10 Ways to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
Thrifty Thinknig Is your wallet feeling the economic crunch? Find out how you can hang on to those dollars.

Leap Year Wedding Proposals
Will you be popping the question this leap day?

Cure for Kids' Cabin Fever
Entertain your children with these fun indoor garden activities.

Thanksgiving Forecast: Soup May be a Hit.
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts Cold Conditions for Turkey Day It's November. Cold weather is expected. Check out what the Farmers' Almanac is predicting in your area.


Wreaths are More than Just Decorations
Wreaths have been used as war symbols, as well as house identifiers. Learn more about wreaths and how to decorate with them.

Make Your Own Herbal Vinegar
Easy and Tasty Suggestions Tired of just plain vinegar? Looking for some good reasons to plant herbs? Check out these easy ways to make herbal vinegar.

Nature Agrees With Almanac’s Winter Outlook!
While the Farmers' Almanac doesn't use folklore in their formula, folklore is supporting the Almanac's cold winter outlook.

Fair Trade Gives People a Fair Chance
Find out how your shopping habits can help someone in a developing country.

Flatulence
You can stop suffering in silence by learning the cause and making changes in your diet.

Thanksgiving Traditions to Treasure
Meaningful traditions you can incorporate into to your family's Thanksgiving celebration.

Mulching Tips For the Organic Gardener
Late fall is a good time to mulch - and protect your outdoor plants. Learn more.

Gingersnaps Galore
With a few gingersnap cookies, you can turn ordinary pancakes, muffins and other foods into festive holiday treats with the wonderful gingersnap flavor.

How Much Energy Does Your Laser Printer Use?
Consider energy use before you take out your wallet If you are interested in conserving energy, you may want to take a hard look at your household appliances. Some add quite a few dollars to your energy bill. .

Refreshing Fruit Salads
Tasty recipes for a summer treat!

Recycle Your Christmas Tree
The holidays are here and so is one of the best times of the year for watching your waste.

Have you Exercised your Senses Lately
Tune into life's simple pleasures by exercising your senses. Learn how here.

Personal Pizzas
Quick, easy and a bit untraditional Make personal pizzas with French bread, tomato bagels and even hoagie rolls. It's easy!

Easy Ways to Pay for the Holidays
Holidays take a toll on your finances? Check out some easy ways to help you pay off your expenses.

Happy New Year… Don't Cut Your Hair!
Find out the superstitious dos and don'ts for the Chinese New Year.

8 Things to do on Thanksgiving Besides Watch Football
The meal is complete, the dishes are done and it’s time to be with family and friends. Now what?

Should you make indoor or outdoor plans for Memorial Day?
And what about the 4th of July? Farmers’ Almanac predicts a “Fairly” good weather weekend for Memorial Day.

Top 4 Folklore Favorites
Winter weather getting you down? Learn how to predict what may be coming next.

A Clothesline Comeback
Want to save money? Think clotheslines. They're making a comeback.

What the Hail?
Learn more about thunderstorms and hail. Inside a thunderstorm, there are many crazy things - updrafts, winds, ice. Find out more about hail and thunderstorms.

Perfect Father's Day Foods
Treat dad to a special dinner or lunch. Check out these delicious dad-approved recipes.

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

Feast on these Fermented Foods
Recipes for tasty, healthy "living foods"

Recipes for Smart Snacking
Healthy, easy to make, recipes to fuel your body through the day.

Say “I Do” to Green: Earth-Friendly Tips for Your Wedding Day
Move over "white." Green is becoming the color of weddings. Learn how to turn your wedding green.

Quick Dinners
Think you don't have time to cook a good dinner? Think again!

Put the JOY back in Christmas
Tips on ways to spend and stress less. Tis the season for . . . a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Check out our helpful tips that help keep the season less crazy.

Are You Ready for Spring Gardening?
Find out what you can do now to prepare. As winter begins to give way to spring, find out what you can do now to prepare for a new season of gardening.

How to Create a Year of Wellness
Follow these month by month steps to a successfully healthy year.

Which Gas-Sipping Scooter is Right for You?
As fuel prices escalate, Americans are joining the rest of the world riding gas-sipping motor scooters.

Squash Season
Winter squash are in abundance during autumn. Try these recipes for your next meal or holiday parties.

Snack Smart
Snacking throughout the day can help you stay healthy.

Extend Your Growing Season
Mini-greenhouses, cold frames, and other ways to grow in cold weather.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

The Lost Art of Doing Nothing
Are afternoons of lying in the grass pondering cloud shapes, evenings of watching sunsets, or mornings of counting snowflakes as they hit the windowpane all but extinct? Will we ever spend another hour or even a minute alone with our own thoughts? What incredible daydreams will never be had because we just simply do not have the time?

6 Tasty Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Are you haunted by what to serve at your Halloween party? No need to fear--try these ghastly goodies!

Delectable Valentine's Cheesecakes
Find out how to make the perfect cheesecake for your Valentine.

Poll Results: Pizza Wins by a Landslide!
You cast your votes, and pizza takes the title of favorite all-American dinner.

Why is Good Service so Hard to Schedule?
Sick of waiting on the repair man? So are we! Demand the good service that you deserve.

Healthier Halloween Treats
Sure, candy is dandy, but why not give the gift of good health this Halloween?


Extreme Weather Stories
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Thunderstorms Did hail wreck your car? Wonder why hurricanes form? Do you live in an area prone to twisters? Check out this informative and interesting story about extreme weather conditions.

Recipes

Apple Dumplings with Hot Cider Sauce Recipe
The aroma of apples and cinnamon make this apple dumpling recipe delicious to make and to eat!

Apricot Stuffed Chops
Apricots make these pork chops extra special.

Farmhouse Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing comfort food that's great for what ails you.

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Try making this simple and sweet recipe for your Valentine!

Products

Farmers' Almanac 'Nac Tie (Pair)
19th Century - Industrious early readers of the Farmers' Almanac find it indispensable, begin drilling holes in top corner of the Almanac in order to hang it in a secure place of honor in the home. Quick, easy access is...

Blog

Sweet and yet healthy
May 8, 2007 3:16 PM

Energy Efficiencies - 4 Ideas
July 31, 2008 4:50 PM

50th Wedding Anniversary Ideas
September 7, 2005 9:56 PM

Controlling Food Costs
June 10, 2008 3:16 PM

PLOWING ALONG
August 11, 2009 1:04 PM

A GREEN New Year to You!
January 1, 2008 12:06 AM

Have it your way.
September 30, 2008 4:01 PM

Blog Action Day
October 15, 2007 4:45 PM

Make a Tradition Today
December 11, 2008 5:51 PM

Time to Think Locally
March 26, 2008 10:22 AM

Using Wood to Keep Warm
February 6, 2009 12:30 PM

Selecting and Storing Melons
August 9, 2006 10:50 AM






Get Organized on a Budget
October 2, 2005 10:22 PM

Coming Together for 2010
May 21, 2009 11:51 AM


Charles in Charge
August 4, 2009 2:48 PM

Greatest Hints of My Time
January 27, 2009 5:42 PM

Yearly Household Electric Costs
August 11, 2008 11:51 PM



Smart Hints That Save
February 19, 2009 12:06 PM

Labor Day - Already?!
August 28, 2008 11:44 AM


First Nor’easter
November 30, 2007 4:58 PM




London Gets Pounded
February 3, 2009 4:04 PM

Making Your Holiday Season Merry
December 1, 2008 12:08 PM

Easiest Ever Flower Wreath
May 12, 2006 11:53 AM

Biodeisel Fuel
July 11, 2008 10:39 AM


How to De-Stress the Holidays
November 17, 2006 10:48 AM

Apple A Day
October 8, 2008 12:02 PM

A Cow’s Best Friend?!
April 3, 2008 4:06 PM

Energy Saving Ideas
April 9, 2008 11:20 AM

In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb
March 1, 2007 9:59 AM

Christmas In July
July 17, 2008 2:49 PM

Hearts from the Hearth
February 10, 2006 8:28 AM

Weather by Caterpillar
September 8, 2008 9:53 PM



Surviving The Cold
January 14, 2009 2:18 PM

Gift Ideas for Those Away From Home
August 11, 2006 11:46 AM

My Mother - I'll Keep Her
April 16, 2009 11:47 AM

Gardener’s Soap Recipe
June 21, 2006 8:04 AM


All-White Flowering Spring Garden
April 28, 2006 9:32 AM

Fun Flavors of Fall
October 26, 2009 12:47 PM

Going Green to Save Green
August 7, 2008 1:48 PM




A Full Corn Day
September 4, 2009 12:04 PM

Weed Proof Your Garden
June 9, 2008 10:08 AM

Summer Mulching Time
July 11, 2006 10:43 AM


A Man and His Machine (Snow Blower)
December 23, 2008 11:02 AM

Random Acts of Green-Ness
January 10, 2008 12:09 AM


Salt and Christmas Trivia
December 10, 2007 11:56 AM

Fresh, Safe & Affordable Food
March 18, 2009 4:56 PM

November is the New December
November 7, 2008 2:07 PM

Gardening Made easy
March 17, 2009 3:25 PM

Tips for a Safe Garage
May 17, 2006 12:54 PM

Cut Flower Care
February 15, 2006 1:47 PM

Is March Really A Lion?
February 27, 2009 1:52 PM


Wood Burning and other comments
January 8, 2009 3:30 PM

Easy Ways to "Greenify" Your Home
June 30, 2008 12:15 AM

And We’re Off!
August 31, 2009 10:51 AM

Bringing the Garden to the Table
August 21, 2006 11:04 AM

Keeping Warm Economically
December 2, 2005 1:22 AM

The Rose Touch
June 12, 2006 11:36 AM


The 100 Year Difference (1907)
January 11, 2008 5:07 PM

Living Life Better
June 25, 2008 2:03 PM

Butterfly Garden
July 19, 2006 7:56 AM

Joyful Frugality
May 22, 2009 9:10 AM

Winter Wild Bird Care
February 22, 2006 8:36 AM


Halt the Holiday Hustle
November 26, 2007 10:44 AM

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The 2010 Farmers' Almanac Promotional Edition
Whether you want to thank your customers, wish them happy holidays, or entice them to visit to a new location, the Farmers’ Almanac is the marketing vehicle for you. Our promotional version of the Farmers’ Almanac...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for Canada
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Canadian Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a hot summer in most of Canada, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Canadian Farmers' Almanac, which...

Inside the 2010 Farmers' Almanac
Buy the Almanac now!Buy the 2010 Farmers' Almanac now in our online store »Find the Almanac near you!Click here for a list of Farmers' Almanac Retail Locations »What our readers are saying...We often receive comments from our customers who like...

2006-2007 Weather Outlook for the U.S.
Tired of the Heat? Hang on – 2007 Farmers' Almanac Predicts "SHIVERY IS NOT DEAD"Lewiston, ME: After a brutally hot summer in most of the country, cool news is on the way. The new edition of the Farmers' Almanac, which...

Podcasts and RSS Feeds
Farmers Almanac TV Weather Podcast From weather proverbs to historic weather events, Farmers' Almanac TV presents the facts behind the folklore! Farmers Almanac TV Video RSS Feed We travel the continent to bring you stories...

What’s inside the 2009 Farmers’ Almanac? Take a peek…
Numb’s the Word: Find out where the Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting a “numbing” winter. Learn how cold it will be, how much snow you can expect and where the best spots for winter warmth will be. (Page 114) Natural Cures...

Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...

What's inside the 2009 Canadian Farmers' Almanac?
As always, the 2009 Canadian Farmers’ Almanac contains 16 months of our legendary weather predictions for Canada. Don’t be caught off guard—see what’s in store for your hometown for the next winter, spring, and summer ahead.This year’s edition contains hints,...

An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...